Patents by Inventor Chris Bensing Boehnen

Chris Bensing Boehnen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10387724
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
  • Patent number: 10380421
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
  • Publication number: 20180025206
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
  • Publication number: 20180025207
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
  • Patent number: 9811729
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
  • Publication number: 20160335474
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by using plenoptic imaging. Using plenoptic technology, it is possible to correct focus after image acquisition. One example technology reconstructs images having different focus depths and stitches them together, resulting in a fully focused image, even in an off-angle gaze scenario. Another example technology determines three-dimensional data for an eye and incorporates it into an eye model used for iris recognition processing. Another example technology detects contact lenses. Application of the technologies can result in improved iris recognition under a wide variety of scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, Chris Bensing Boehnen, David S. Bolme
  • Patent number: 8958608
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by correcting input images with an off-angle gaze. A variety of techniques, from limbus modeling, corneal refraction modeling, optical flows, and genetic algorithms can be used. A variety of techniques, including aspherical eye modeling, corneal refraction modeling, ray tracing, and the like can be employed. Precomputed transforms can enhance performance for use in commercial applications. With application of the technologies, images with significantly unfavorable gaze angles can be successfully recognized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, David S. Bolme, Chris Bensing Boehnen
  • Publication number: 20140355841
    Abstract: Iris recognition can be accomplished for a wide variety of eye images by correcting input images with an off-angle gaze. A variety of techniques, from limbus modeling, corneal refraction modeling, optical flows, and genetic algorithms can be used. A variety of techniques, including aspherical eye modeling, corneal refraction modeling, ray tracing, and the like can be employed. Precomputed transforms can enhance performance for use in commercial applications. With application of the technologies, images with significantly unfavorable gaze angles can be successfully recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Hector J. Santos-Villalobos, David S. Bolme, Chris Bensing Boehnen